WC1N 3RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 3RA

WC1N 3RA, Camden has recorded a total of 187 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.61 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 3RA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1N postcode area, which has experienced 82 crimes and a crime rate of 15.43 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1N 3RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 3RA, encompassing approximately 4288 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1N 3RA area, explore the WC1N 3RA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (67) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (25) incidents (1150.00% increase)

WC1N 3RA Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Russell Square with total crimes: 19
  • Portpool Lane with total crimes: 13
  • Procter Street with total crimes: 9

WC1N 3RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6743.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences3815.620.00%
Theft from the person258.861150.00%
Other theft205.83900.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.660.00%
Public order61.630.00%
Robbery51.400.00%
Burglary51.170.00%
Bicycle theft41.170.00%
Shoplifting40.930.00%
Drugs40.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.170.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person21.17-95.92%
Violence and sexual offences20.47-91.67%
Public order10.47-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4947.81716.67%
Anti-social behaviour3811.430.00%
Other theft338.861000.00%
Violence and sexual offences247.701100.00%
Shoplifting165.600.00%
Drugs113.730.00%
Robbery102.570.00%
Public order92.330.00%
Vehicle crime52.100.00%
Bicycle theft41.170.00%
Burglary30.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person62.570.00%
Other theft31.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.70100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.23-97.14%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4048.0417.65%
Other theft399.33-17.02%
Theft from the person369.09-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences358.40-22.22%
Vehicle crime128.16200.00%
Robbery92.80200.00%
Burglary82.10-55.56%
Public order81.87-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.87-46.15%
Bicycle theft61.630.00%
Drugs31.40-62.50%
Shoplifting20.70-60.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4755.27-35.62%
Theft from the person4510.9666.67%
Violence and sexual offences4510.4915.38%
Anti-social behaviour3410.49-8.11%
Burglary187.9320.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.2030.00%
Public order123.03-29.41%
Drugs82.80166.67%
Shoplifting51.87-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.1733.33%
Robbery30.93-40.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7357.6058.70%
Violence and sexual offences3917.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour379.09-39.34%
Theft from the person278.630.00%
Public order176.3054.55%
Burglary153.9666.67%
Criminal damage and arson103.50-28.57%
Shoplifting92.3380.00%
Bicycle theft72.1075.00%
Robbery51.63150.00%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Drugs30.70-40.00%
Other crime20.700.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6153.17-1.61%
Other theft4614.22-9.80%
Violence and sexual offences3910.7314.71%
Theft from the person279.09-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson146.3055.56%
Public order113.26-21.43%
Burglary92.5728.57%
Drugs52.10-16.67%
Shoplifting51.17-28.57%
Bicycle theft41.170.00%
Vehicle crime30.93-25.00%
Robbery20.70-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.47100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6255.270.00%
Other theft5114.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences3411.890.00%
Theft from the person337.930.00%
Public order147.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.260.00%
Shoplifting72.100.00%
Burglary71.630.00%
Drugs61.630.00%
Robbery41.400.00%
Bicycle theft40.930.00%
Vehicle crime40.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 252 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
July 20242
May 20242
April 202449
March 20246
January 202436
December 202345
November 202327
October 202327
September 202333

A total of 259 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202438
May 20242
April 202424
March 20242
February 20241
January 202435
December 202345
November 202339
October 202339
September 202334

A total of 339 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202467
April 202438
January 202440
December 202334
November 202337
October 202361
September 202362

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244
January 20246
November 20237
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20241
January 20247
December 202313
November 202310
October 202314
September 20239

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202416
January 20242
December 20235
November 20239
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202411
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202410
January 20249
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 314 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 20242
April 202433
March 20243
January 202439
December 202347
November 202373
October 202346
September 202351

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
May 20241
April 20249
January 20248
December 202312
November 202317
October 202311
September 202314

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20243
January 20248
December 202318
November 202315
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20245
January 202412
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1N 3RA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Russell Square
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 2. Portpool Lane
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Procter Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Emerald Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Race Track
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Bloomsbury Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
  • 9. Russell Square (Lu Station)
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Red Lion Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cosmo Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Catton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Pooles Buildings
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Phoenix Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Green Yard
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Bernard Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Colonnade
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Roger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 21. A401
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Dombey Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Sandland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Laystall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Pakenham Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Heathcote Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Henrietta Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Hunter Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Old Gloucester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Southampton Row
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1